Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials evaluate the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles of doripenem across severe bacterial infections, including pediatric meningitis, community-acquired bacterial pneumonia, ventilator-associated pneumonia, and febrile neutropenia. Encompassing Phase I and Phase IV studies, these trials are sponsored by pharmaceutical leaders like Janssen Research & Development and academic institutions such as Michigan State University and Prince of Songkla University. Trial statuses range from completed pharmacodynamic assessments to terminated early-phase pediatric protocols.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT01366651 Terminated
Meningitis
Janssen Research & Development LLC
2012-03 Phase 1
NCT01524302 Completed
Pneumonia Bacterial|Community-acquired
Gary E. Stein Pharm.D.|Forest Laboratories|Michigan State University
2012-02 Phase 4
NCT01467648 Completed
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Sutep Jaruratanasirikul|Prince of Songkla University
2010-10 Phase 4
NCT01401010 Completed
Febrile Neutropenia
Gary E. Stein Pharm.D.|Michigan State University
2010-08 Phase 4

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)

Check the Doripenem product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Doripenem is a carbapenem antibiotic that covalently binds to essential penicillin-binding proteins, inhibiting transpeptidase-catalyzed peptidoglycan cross-linking and weakening bacterial cell wall architecture. This inhibition induces osmotic instability, cell lysis, and bacterial death, providing broad-spectrum bactericidal efficacy essential for treating clinical bacterial infections such as pneumonia, meningitis, and febrile neutropenia.

Appendix RUO and cGMP Quality Standards

Quality Dimension RUO (Research Use Only) cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice)
Clinical Applicability Prohibited in human clinical trials or medical diagnostics. Mandatory for human clinical trials (Phase I–III) and therapies.
Regulatory Status Non-regulated grade; exempt from drug manufacturing laws. Legally enforced by health authorities (e.g., FDA, EMA, NMPA).
Facility Environment Unclassified analytical or research laboratories. Validated Cleanrooms (ISO Class 5–8) with continuous monitoring.
Quality Control Basic purity and activity testing. Rigorous safety release testing (Sterility, Endotoxin, Mycoplasma).
Process Validation Basic equipment calibration; no process validation required. Full qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and complete batch records.
Quality Assurance Vendor self-declared without required formal QMS. Mandatory QA/QC unit, Change Control, CAPA, and vendor audits.
Regulatory Impact High risk of IND rejection if used as a critical raw material. Required for IND/NDA filings, supported by Drug Master Files (DMF).

Footnotes

Regulatory Note: Governed by FDA (21 CFR Parts 210/211/312), EMA (EudraLex Vol 4), ICH Guidelines (E6/Q7/Q9/Q10), and compendial standards (USP <71>/<85>/<1043>).

Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.